France

Hershey and Sucden combine to support Ivory Coast cocoa farmers

US-headquartered confectionery group Hershey has made a significant move for a deal enhancing support for nine cocoa co-operatives in Ivory Coast, including farmer training and community support measures, reports Neill Barston.

Puratos confirms deal for French start-up Rapidle, expanding European online presence

Global chocolate and bakery ingredients supplier Puratos has confirmed a deal to acquire French start-up Rapidle, specialising in e-commerce solutions, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability

Masters of Pastry winners enjoy key prize of Le Cordon Bleu event

After claiming the title of Masters of Pastry 2021, Zeelandia’s key bakery-based competition, Vagelis Kallioras, and Giannis Tsichlis visited Paris to enjoy their prize of a seminar at global culinary school, Le Cordon Bleu.

Business news, Ingredients, New products

Barry Callebaut brand creates first 100% sustainable ingredients series, marking its 25th anniversary

Barry Callebaut has confirmed that its renowned Swiss chocolate brand Carma has become its first to deliver 100% sustainable ingredients for its range of couvertures, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

Valrhona sets milestone with first vegan chocolate for chefs and home gourmet

The French-founded Valrhona premium chocolate brand has delivered a major milestone with its Madagascan Amatika 46%, the first vegan Grand Cru chocolate available for both pastry chefs and home gourmets, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability

ICCO cocoa research symposium unveils September date

The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) and French institution Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) plan to hold the second edition of the International Symposium on Cocoa Research between 29-29 September 2021, in Montpellier, France, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

Mars Wrigley drives its packaging recycling goals with latest M&M packet design

Mars Wrigley has progressed its commitment for 100% of its packaging to be reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025, extending its pledge to its latest M&M Choco range in France, reports Neill Barston

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability

European Cocoa Forum set to address major confectionery supply chain issues

Major issues facing the confectionery sector’s supply chains, including the potential for use of Blockchain payment systems, are set to come under the microscope at this week’s European Cocoa Forum.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability

ANL France invests €12 million in new packaging facilities

Packaging firm ANL France invited guests from across the sector to inaugurate its new factory facilities in Cahors Sud business park in Montat, involving €12 million investment into its development.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging